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April 24, 2024 at 10:14 AM

China to send three astronauts to Tiangong space station, part of its ambitious program

China’s space agency is making final preparations to send a new crew to its space station on Thursday as part of its ambitious program that aims to put people on the moon by 2030
April 24, 2024 at 10:14 AM
China to send three astronauts to Tiangong space station, part of ambitious program
April 24, 2024 at 9:42 AM

China blasts US military aid to Taiwan, saying the island is entering a 'dangerous situation'

China blasted the latest package of U_S_ military assistance to Taiwan, saying such funding was pushing the self-governing island republic into a “dangerous situation.”
April 24, 2024 at 9:42 AM
China blasts US military aid to Taiwan, says island entering a 'dangerous situation'
April 22, 2024 at 6:38 PM

Chinese general takes a harsh line on Taiwan and other disputes at an international naval gathering

One of China’s top military leaders has taken a harsh line on regional territorial disputes
April 22, 2024 at 6:38 PM
Chinese general takes a harsh line on Taiwan and other disputes
April 22, 2024 at 3:58 PM

Heavy rainstorms kill 4 people in southern China. Ten others are missing

Heavy rainstorms that swept across southern China over the weekend have killed at least four people in riverside cities
April 22, 2024 at 3:58 PM
April 22, 2024 at 12:16 PM

A ban on single-use plastics takes effect in Hong Kong in a bid to reduce pollution

Hong Kong has passed a legislation to stop the sale and distribution of Styrofoam products and single-use plastic cutlery as a way to reduce the amount of plastic waste in the city
April 22, 2024 at 12:16 PM
April 22, 2024 at 8:54 AM

US and Philippine forces launch combat drills in the disputed South China Sea

American and Filipino forces have launched their largest combat exercises in years in a show of allied firepower that will include joint sails with the French navy and a ship-sinking drill near the disputed South China Sea that has alarmed Beijing
April 22, 2024 at 8:54 AM
US and Philippine forces launch combat drills in the disputed South China Sea
April 20, 2024 at 11:57 PM

23 Chinese swimmers tested positive for banned substance before Olympics: WADA

The World Anti-Doping Agency confirmed that 23 Chinese swimmers tested positive for trimetazidine months before the Tokyo Olympics in 2021.
April 20, 2024 at 11:57 PM
23 Chinese swimmers tested positive for banned substance before Olympics: WADA
April 20, 2024 at 9:39 PM

23 Chinese swimmers tested positive for banned substance before 2021 Olympics: WADA

The World Anti-Doping Agency confirmed that 23 Chinese swimmers tested positive for trimetazidine months before the Tokyo Olympics in 2021.
April 20, 2024 at 9:39 PM
23 Chinese swimmers tested positive for banned substance before 2021 Olympics: WADA
April 20, 2024 at 3:18 PM
April 19, 2024 at 9:09 AM

San Francisco mayor announces the city will receive pandas from China

San Francisco is the latest U_S_ city preparing to receive a pair of pandas from China, in a continuation of Beijing’s famed “panda diplomacy.”
April 19, 2024 at 9:09 AM
San Francisco mayor announces the city will receive pandas from China
April 18, 2024 at 11:18 AM

Chinese foreign minister criticizes US role in Gaza talks during visit to Indonesia

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi attacked the United States for earlier blocking United Nations resolutions calling for a cease-fire in Gaza after a meeting with his counterpart in Indonesia
April 18, 2024 at 11:18 AM
April 18, 2024 at 9:02 AM

Europe wants 2 things from China. It may not get far on either of them.

Europe wants two things from China: First, a shift in its relatively pro-Russia position on the war in Ukraine
April 18, 2024 at 9:02 AM
Europe wants 2 things from China. It may not get far on either of them.
April 14, 2024 at 6:30 AM

China detains 2 over tourist boat capsizing that killed 12, citing lack of safety equipment

Chinese state media report that two people have been detained following the capsizing of a tourist boat on a river in the country's northeast that led to the drowning deaths of 12 people
April 14, 2024 at 6:30 AM
April 10, 2024 at 12:41 AM

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellin's trip to China goes viral

The U.S. treasury secretary sets social media ablaze once again with footage of her dining in Beijing. The panel discusses her trip to the Far East.
April 10, 2024 at 12:41 AM
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellin's trip to China goes viral
April 2, 2024 at 6:07 PM

President Biden and President Xi speak for the first time since 2023 summit

The call will be followed by high-level engagements between the two countries, with Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen set to travel to China later this week.
April 2, 2024 at 6:07 PM
President Biden and President Xi speak for the first time since 2023 summit
1 month ago

US sanctions, indicts China-based hackers for allegedly targeting critical infrastructure

The United States has sanctioned China-based hackers for allegedly targeting U.S. critical infrastructure, the Treasury Department announced Monday.
1 month ago
US sanctions China-based hackers for allegedly targeting critical infrastructure
1 month ago

Lawmakers in Hong Kong pass strict new security law

The bill targets "potential sabotage and undercurrents that try to create troubles."
1 month ago
Lawmakers in Hong Kong pass strict new security law
2 months ago

China’s coast guard caused collision at sea, Philippines says

The Philippines accused China's coast guard of carrying out "dangerous manoeuvres" that led to a collision between its coast guard ship and a Chinese vessel in the South China Sea.
2 months ago
China’s coast guard caused collision at sea, Philippines says
2 months ago

Senate passes $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, but tough path ahead in House

The United States Senate has passed a $95 billion foreign aid bill for Israel, Taiwan and Ukraine, setting up a showdown in the House of Representatives.
2 months ago
Senate passes $95B in aid for Ukraine, Israel, but tough path ahead in House
2 months ago

Drones put on dazzling dragon show in skies over China

Drones formed giant dragons and a phoenix in the skies over China to welcome the Spring Festival.
2 months ago
Drones put on dazzling dragon show in skies over China
3 months ago

Chinese hackers spent up to 5 years in US networks: Cyber officials

Hackers from China spent up to five years in U.S. networks as part of a cyber operation that targeted U.S. critical infrastructure, law enforcement agencies said.
3 months ago
Chinese hackers spent up to 5 years in US networks: Cyber officials
3 months ago

US intelligence officials issue new bulletin about Chinese hackers

A new bulletin warns that China has shifted from a “strategy” of using hacking to commit economic espionage to a strategy of using hacking to disrupt how Americans go about daily lives.
3 months ago
US intelligence officials issue new bulletin about Chinese hackers
3 months ago

China looks to ‘wreak havoc in US

Intelligence leaders are warning that the country's civilian infrastructure, including water and power systems, is vulnerable to hackers now working on behalf of the Chinese government.
3 months ago
China looks to ‘wreak havoc in US
3 months ago

FBI director shares warning about Chinese hackers on US infrastructure

Director Christopher Wray said that hacking and economic espionage from China is the “defining threat of our generation.”
3 months ago
FBI director shares warning about Chinese hackers on US infrastructure
3 months ago

China’s hackers targeting ‘American infrastructure,’ FBI director says

FBI Director Christopher Wray testified before the House select committee on the Chinese Communist Party.
3 months ago
China’s hackers targeting ‘American infrastructure,’ FBI director says
3 months ago

DOJ disrupts Chinese hacker effort to use malware to hijack US-based routers

The 'Volt Typhoon" operation targeted U.S. infrastructure, the FBI director said
3 months ago
DOJ disrupts Chinese hacker effort to use malware to hijack US-based routers
3 months ago

China's hackers are preparing to 'wreak havoc' and 'cause real world harm' to Americans: FBI director

China's hackers are preparing to "wreak havoc" and "cause real world harm" to Americans, FBI Director Christopher Wray warned on Wednesday.
3 months ago
China's hackers are preparing to 'cause real world harm' to Americans: FBI director
3 months ago

Chinese-manufactured drones 'pose a significant risk to critical infrastructure and U.S. national security,' DHS and FBI warn

Chinese-manufactured drones "pose a significant risk to critical infrastructure and U.S. national security," DHS and FBI warn.
3 months ago
Chinese drones 'pose a significant risk to critical infrastructure,' DHS and FBI warn
3 months ago

Taiwan loses another diplomatic ally, while unofficial US delegation offers support following presidential election

One of Taiwan's few remaining diplomatic allies has cut ties with the self-governed island in favor of Beijing.
3 months ago
Taiwan loses diplomatic ally, while unofficial US delegation offers support
3 months ago

Victory for ruling-party candidate in Taiwan’s presidential election

William Lai Ching-te, despised by China for his pro-independence stance, was voted in as Taiwan's new president as China angrily threatened to take the self-governed island by force.
3 months ago
Victory for ruling-party candidate in Taiwan’s presidential election
4 months ago

Xi told Biden at summit that China plans to reunify with Taiwan

China's President Xi Jinping told President Joe Biden at their recent summit of China's intention to unify with Taiwan.
4 months ago
Xi told Biden at summit that China plans to reunify with Taiwan
4 months ago

President Xi says China plans to try to reunify with Taiwan: Sources

Xi told President Biden this at a recent summit, according to ABC News sources.
4 months ago
President Xi says China plans to try to reunify with Taiwan: Sources
4 months ago

Rescuers search rubble after deadly China earthquake

Rescue workers comb through collapsed buildings trying to find people trapped, after China's deadliest earthquake in 10 years killed at least 118 people.
4 months ago
Rescuers search rubble after deadly China earthquake
4 months ago

Nikki Haley highlights differences with Trump on China, fentanyl, national debt

Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley sought to draw a distinction between her and Republican frontrunner Donald Trump on Thursday in an interview with ABC News.
4 months ago
Nikki Haley highlights differences with Trump on China, fentanyl, national debt
5 months ago

WHO monitoring respiratory illness in China

ABC News contributor Dr. Alok Patel talks about a respiratory illness spiking in China and the World Health Organization’s efforts to monitor the spread.
5 months ago
WHO monitoring respiratory illness in China
5 months ago

CDC monitoring increase in respiratory illnesses and hospitalizations in China

ABC News medical contributor Dr. Alok Patel joins ABC News Live anchor Diane Macedo to talk about yearly flu shots, mycoplasma and COVID-19 restrictions in China.
5 months ago
CDC monitoring increase in respiratory illnesses and hospitalizations in China
5 months ago

China's health care system struggles

A surge of respiratory illnesses has caused long lines of people waiting for care.
5 months ago
China's health care system struggles
5 months ago

Respiratory illness surging in parts of China  

The National Health Commission and the National Administration of Disease Control and Prevention say they are monitoring illnesses and encouraging vaccinations to prevent spread.
5 months ago
Respiratory illness surging in parts of China  
5 months ago

What to know about the respiratory illnesses surging in some parts of China

Some parts of China have been experiencing a surge of respiratory illnesses such as flu and RSV, in the first winter since the country eased its COVID-restrictions.
5 months ago
What to know about respiratory illnesses surging in some parts of China
5 months ago

Outbreak of children suffering respiratory illness strains China’s healthcare system

The World Health Organization said the outbreak was caused by a rise in “known” viruses, such as influenza.
5 months ago
Outbreak of children suffering respiratory illness strains China’s healthcare system
5 months ago

New virus concerns within China

The World Health Organization is asking Beijing for more details for the spike on respiratory illnesses and clusters of pneumonia in children.
5 months ago
New virus concerns within China
5 months ago

Northern Chinese hospitals overwhelmed with children with respiratory illnesses

The World Health Organization consulted with Chinese health authorities and reported an increase in respiratory illnesses but not any “unusual or novel diseases.”
5 months ago
Northern Chinese hospitals overwhelmed with children with respiratory illnesses
5 months ago

Biden-Xi summit: Modest outcomes, from fentanyl to pandas: ANALYSIS

But both men agreed on the need to keep lines of communication open.
5 months ago
Biden-Xi summit: Modest outcomes, from fentanyl to pandas: ANALYSIS
5 months ago

US-China summit closes with war of words

President Joe Biden sparked some controversy after telling reporters he believes China President Xi Jinping is a dictator. China responded, calling Biden's remarks absurd and irresponsible.
5 months ago
US-China summit closes with war of words
5 months ago

APEC Summit fallout: Pres. Biden describes Chinese president as “dictator

Plus, billionaire Elon Musk under fire over antisemitic comment and we dive into the debate tearing TikTok apart.
5 months ago
APEC Summit fallout:  Pres. Biden describes Chinese president as “dictator
5 months ago

Biden calls Xi talks 'constructive and productive'

ABC News’ Selina Wang has the details on the outcome from yesterday's historic summit and what else world leaders are doing at the APEC summit.
5 months ago
Biden calls Xi talks 'constructive and productive'
5 months ago

Chinese President Xi Jinping to dine with Iowa 'old friends' during visit to the U.S.

One of the old friends who will be at the dinner is former U.S. Ambassador to China Terry Branstad, who was in his first term as Iowa governor when he met Xi during that 1985 visit.
5 months ago
Chinese President Xi Jinping to dine with Iowa 'old friends' during visit to the U.S.
5 months ago

How US-China relationship moves forward after meeting between leaders

National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby discusses President Joe Biden and President Xi Jinping's first face-face meeting in more than a year amid tensions in the U.S.-China relationship.
5 months ago
How US-China relationship moves forward after meeting between leaders
5 months ago

Biden says progress made in high-stakes summit with Xi

Fentanyl, artificial intelligence, climate change, the Middle East and Taiwan were discussed during President Joe Biden's four-hour meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, sources told ABC News.
5 months ago
Biden says progress made in high-stakes summit with Xi
5 months ago

Biden and Xi talk fentanyl, Taiwan, military communication and more in 4-hour meeting

Biden and China's President Xi Jinping on Wednesday held their first face-face meeting in more than a year amid tensions in the U.S.-China relationship
5 months ago
Biden and Xi talk fentanyl, Taiwan, military communication and more in 4-hour meeting